The Department of Language and Communication grants the Master of Arts degree in English with a concentration in literature.  The literature concentration provides students with exposure to a full range of courses addressing the British and American literary traditions, with a particular emphasis on genre and period courses. 

In addition to the core course requirements, graduate students in the Literature concentration complete a seminar course focusing on a major literary figure.  Major author courses presently include:

• English 5100: Chaucer
• English 5150: Shakespeare
• English 5200: Milton
• English 6200: Seminar in Major Authors

Specialized courses in regional literature, film studies, and critical theory are also offered frequently.